Her Majesty the Queen was always looking at Lin Chuan with a smile, even while sitting at the dinner table.

Prince William sat to the right of Lin Chuan, dressed casually just like him, wearing a blue polka-dot shirt, a pair of jeans, and leather shoes. Despite the casual attire, the noble etiquette was not compromised.

Prince William, the Queen's grandson and also her most beloved man, raised his wine glass and said, "Baron, you are a brave warrior of Great Britain. I toast to you."

"Thank you." Lin Chuan smiled sincerely and raised his glass in return.

The atmosphere at the dinner was very pleasant. Princess Kate couldn't help teasing, "Baron Lin Chuan, you are our grandmother's most cherished person, which really makes us envious."

"Not at all!" Lin Chuan quickly laughed, adding modestly, "Her Majesty is truly amiable. Besides, saving her was merely a small effort for me. The reward she has given me makes me feel undeserving. Really..."

"No." Her Majesty firmly interrupted Lin Chuan, saying, "I think what I have done is still not enough. Baron Lin Chuan, I will always wait for you to take British nationality."

The topic was abruptly shifted again, causing everyone to involuntarily hold their breath; even Prince William and Princess Kate could not help but put down their wine glasses. Everyone paused.

Lin Chuan wore a bitter smile, not expecting that the topic he least wanted to face had still arisen. What else could he do besides remain silent? As a man of iron blood, how could he change his nationality for some benefits and treatment? But if he didn't agree with her, how should he respond?

"Respected Your Majesty," Lin Chuan looked at the Queen of England seriously and then said: "I am loyal to my motherland. I have sworn to our flag; never to betray, never to abandon. I hope Her Majesty can grant me a man's loyalty, a man's vow, a man's passion."

Every word was strong and resolute.

Lin Chuan's words made everyone at the banquet feel a sense of guilt within. Selfishness is human nature, but imposing this selfishness on others often shows how petty and despicable one is. Lin Chuan's unwavering loyalty and his steadfastness and fidelity completely overshadowed everyone else.

Her Majesty's smile seemed somewhat strained, as if she felt like crying.

Seeing this, Lin Chuan was heartbroken. Nonetheless, the Queen has indeed been impeccable towards him—bestowing titles, assigning aristocratic ranks, rewarding money... Anyone else would probably have been utterly loyal to the Queen by now. But Lin Chuan was different; he is a man, a son of China, a true man with a backbone. He is destined not to betray his homeland, not to abandon his country.

"Your Excellency, the Baron..." The Queen did not know what to say, stopped mid-sentence, and finally raised her glass, smiled and said, "I believe that one day you will change your current mind. The doors of Great Britain are always open for you, as long as you are willing, I welcome you anytime!"

Lin Chuan raised his glass and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone raised their glasses.

At the dinner, no one talked about this matter anymore, as everyone clearly understood the situation. Her Majesty had her ulterior motives; she knew that having Lin Chuan was better than having an army of thousands. However, Lin Chuan had his own thoughts; he could be friendly with Buckingham Palace, but he could never embrace them.

After staying overnight at Buckingham Palace, the next day, Lin Chuan asked to leave.

The next day, Her Majesty received Lin Chuan in the drawing room. This time, Lin Chuan was not as casual as yesterday. He had changed into an Armani suit prepared by Engles, a pair of Van Zhesi leather shoes, and even his underwear was a limited edition from CK; everything was impeccable.

"Your Excellency, the Baron, are you really leaving?" The Queen looked reluctant.

"Your Majesty, I must return." Lin Chuan bowed slightly and said, "If Your Majesty has any needs, you can find me anytime. If Your Majesty needs anything, Lin Chuan will go through fire and water without hesitation."

"Good, I am satisfied with your words." The Queen nodded and said, "I trust you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Chuan bowed again.

"By the way, about the ice diamond card last time, I have already had someone repay the money," said the Queen with a smile. "Feel free to use the card, no need to save."

Lin Chuan was slightly stunned, wanting to say something but finally kept silent.

The butler then took Lin Chuan to the airport. It was not until Lin Chuan's plane soared into the sky that Engles returned to Buckingham Palace. However, just as he returned, the servants below hurriedly approached Engles.

"Butler, some items were found in Baron Lin Chuan's room," said the servant urgently.

"What items?" Engles asked, puzzled.

"These." The servant carried the items on a red tray, which contained a bank card, a key, and a warrior medal. Engles was shocked and said, "This... isn't this the ice diamond card from a Swiss Bank? How... how could he have left it here?"

"And... this key?" asked the servant curiously.

"It's the key to a villa in London gifted to Lin Chuan by Her Majesty, worth five million pounds," Engles hurriedly explained. He gathered the items and said urgently, "No, I must go to the Queen. This... what should we do now."

Having said that, Engles hurriedly rushed towards Her Majesty the Queen's bedroom.

Her Majesty the Queen was in the drawing room receiving Blair, seemingly listening to some government reports. It wasn't until Blair left the drawing room that Engles hurried in.

"Engles, you're in such a rush to see me, could something have happened?" Her Majesty the Queen quickly asked.

"Yes." Engles nodded urgently, saying, "Your Majesty, there's serious trouble."

"What happened?" Her Majesty, experienced as she was, remained calm, smiling as she asked, "Could it be that the sky is falling?"

"Your Majesty, Baron Lin Chuan has left, but he left behind these few items." Engles hurriedly took out those items.

After seeing the ice diamond card, keys, and the warrior's medal, Her Majesty's expression grew even more somber: "What does he mean by this?"

"Your Majesty, perhaps Baron Lin Chuan felt pushed into a corner by you." Engles said awkwardly: "You shouldn't have repeatedly brought up the issue of becoming a British citizen. This pressured him internally, so he decided to return these things to you. You see..."

"Ah..." Her Majesty the Queen sighed, saying, "I didn't expect his resolve to be so firm. I was too hasty."

"It's alright." Engles smiled, saying, "I believe Lin Chuan can definitely appreciate Your Majesty's good intentions."

"I hope so." Her Majesty the Queen nodded.

............

United States, Texas.

In a villa in Acre District, Tang Yumeng had been anxiously waiting for two days. Yet, there had been no news from Lin Chuan. Tang Yumeng refused to believe that Lin Chuan would leave her alone. She believed Lin Chuan would definitely return.

"Silver Fox, why hasn't Lin Chuan come back yet?" Tang Yumeng asked anxiously.

"You're asking me? Who should I ask?" Silver Fox glanced at Tang Yumeng, saying, "I told you long ago, once Lin Chuan completes his mission, he would immediately return to the country. But you just wouldn't believe it. Insisting on waiting here."

"No, I believe Lin Chuan will definitely come back." Tang Yumeng said resolutely.

"You always blindly trust what you hear and see. Red Fox, understand this? Sometimes one should not trust certain things too excessively." Silver Fox sneered, "Just like you and Bai..."

At this point, Silver Fox immediately clamped his mouth shut.

Tang Yumeng, sensing the implied meaning in Silver Fox's words, quickly asked, "Silver Fox, what do you mean?"

"You know what I mean." Silver Fox sneered.

"Say it straight, no matter what, I was once a member of Fire Fox, don't hold back and hide things." Tang Yumeng looked at Silver Fox. Using her sharp senses, she knew Silver Fox was hiding something from her.

"No, I promised Lin Chuan I wouldn't tell you." Silver Fox quickly turned his head.

"You must tell me." Tang Yumeng said, grinding her teeth.

Avoiding Tang Yumeng's gaze, Silver Fox, through gritted teeth, said, "Alright, then I'll tell you."

"Speak." Tang Yumeng hurriedly said, "I just don't believe that Lin Chuan kissing someone else could have any fancy justification."

"The last time Lin Chuan was captured, do you think it was Bai Yifan who helped him?" Silver Fox looked disdainfully at Tang Yumeng.

"Is it not?" Tang Yumeng looked at Silver Fox in astonishment, saying, "Bai Yifan himself told me that, besides him, who else could persuade Secretary Song of the Provincial Committee to take action?"

"Humph, that's why I say you are too naive," Silver Fox looked at Tang Yumeng, saying, "Do you think what you hear and see is the truth? Let me tell you what the truth is. The truth is that Song Xiaojia traded her own freedom for Lin Chuan's freedom. Song Xiaojia's father is Secretary Song Jianguo of the Provincial Committee. Song Xiaojia pleaded with Secretary Song to intervene. Without this relationship, what qualifications does Bai Yifan have to make Song Jianguo help?"

"No…" Tang Yumeng shook her head, saying, "You're lying to me."

"I'm not lying to you." Silver Fox sneered, "Moreover, do you think Lin Chuan kissing Fang Yuan was an accident? That was inevitable. Because all of this was orchestrated by Bai Yifan. Fang Yuan likes Lin Chuan, Bai Yifan likes you, the two plotted together, deliberately staging this scene for you to see. It was all to make you leave Lin Chuan. And you? You foolishly believed. You would rather believe someone who whispers sweet nothings into your ear every day, yet you refuse to believe someone who is willing to sacrifice his life for you. Red Fox, I used to admire you, but now, I've realized that you are such a foolish woman!"

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